Mexican Street Corn Deviled Eggs
Mexican Street Corn Deviled Eggs are a creative fusion appetizer that combines the classic creamy deviled egg with the bold, savory flavors of elote (Mexican street corn). The filling typically features hard-boiled egg yolks mixed with mayonnaise, cotija cheese, chili powder, lime juice, and sometimes corn kernels or a corn-based seasoning. This dish is a modern American creation, drawing direct inspiration from the iconic Mexican street food.
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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dish is high in protein and fat, primarily from the eggs and mayonnaise/cheese, with minimal carbohydrates unless corn is added. It provides a good source of choline, vitamin B12, and selenium. A typical serving of two deviled egg halves contains roughly 150-200 calories.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 180 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbs | 5 g |
| Fat | 15 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Sodium | 320 mg |
| Vitamin A | 120 mcg RAE |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg |
| Vitamin B12 | 0.6 mcg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.2 mg |
| Folate | 25 mcg DFE |
| Choline | 140 mg |
| Selenium | 15 mcg |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg |
Per 2 halves (approx. 100 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, this dish is a playful example of culinary cross-pollination, taking the beloved Mexican street corn flavor profile—smoky, tangy, creamy, and spicy—and reimagining it within the format of a classic American party snack. Nutritionally, it offers a more protein-rich and lower-carb alternative to traditional elote, which is served on a cob.
